Comments on Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams ObamaTypePad2011-05-21T06:19:29ZAndy Towlehttp://www.towleroad.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://www.towleroad.com/2011/05/minnesota-/comments/atom.xml/SFRowGuy commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0154327d4c06970c2011-05-23T19:02:55Z2011-05-23T19:10:37ZSFRowGuySeparation of Church and State alive and well in Minnesota ... hey wait a minuite! ...<p>Separation of Church and State alive and well in Minnesota ... hey wait a minuite! ...</p>Tyron commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef015432784e22970c2011-05-22T23:03:37Z2011-05-22T23:12:43ZTyronThis man is truly nothing more than a worthless piece of garbage. I will commend the House Speaker for his...<p>This man is truly nothing more than a worthless piece of garbage. I will commend the House Speaker for his apology but not forgive him for inviting this jerk wad in the first place. </p>ratbastard commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef015432741a5a970c2011-05-22T01:58:03Z2011-05-22T02:02:07ZratbastardWTF is going on in MN?<p>WTF is going on in MN?</p>castaway commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e88946864970d2011-05-22T00:35:27Z2011-05-22T00:35:50ZcastawaySEPARATE CHURCH AND STATE<p>SEPARATE</p>
<p>CHURCH</p>
<p>AND</p>
<p>STATE</p>ryan commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538ea04884970b2011-05-21T22:27:34Z2011-05-21T22:30:51ZryanThis is what happens when you ask Biff Tannen to lead a prayer, people.<p>This is what happens when you ask Biff Tannen to lead a prayer, people.</p>PDX Guy commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538ea00bc2970b2011-05-21T21:26:54Z2011-05-21T21:27:55ZPDX GuyThis is the one that Target's pet candidate Tom Emmer said is "good people", and never disavowed. But that's right,...<p>This is the one that Target&#39;s pet candidate Tom Emmer said is &quot;good people&quot;, and never disavowed. But that&#39;s right, that donation was just about being &quot;pro-business&quot;, which actually means lower wages for the front line employees while the executives get more stock options. </p>meercat commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538e9fb9b1970b2011-05-21T20:06:17Z2011-05-21T20:14:07ZmeercatThere is no acceptable apology for this, and I believe it was intentional to try and intimidate the pro equality...<p>There is no acceptable apology for this, and I believe it was intentional to try and intimidate the pro equality protesters. Are we no better than Uganda in this country now?</p>Alan Bennett Ilagan commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8892dfa6970d2011-05-21T18:35:53Z2011-05-21T18:44:29ZAlan Bennett Ilaganhttp://www.alanilagan.comI don't know what's more disgusting - his words and actions or his outfit and hair.<p>I don&#39;t know what&#39;s more disgusting - his words and actions or his outfit and hair.</p>Joe in CT commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef015432722dc4970c2011-05-21T18:19:24Z2011-05-21T18:22:43ZJoe in CTYou have to admit it is utter joy to watch these MN guys spin themselves into oblivion. It used to...<p>You have to admit it is utter joy to watch these MN guys spin themselves into oblivion. It used to be a very nice state, now it&#39;s right up there with Arizona in the pariah-state category. </p>
<p>The tea party is tarnished by association with religious kooks like Bradlee Dean. Thank you, Jesus!</p>Little Kiwi commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538e9f3827970b2011-05-21T18:16:46Z2011-05-21T18:22:43ZLittle Kiwihttp://littlekiwilovesbauhaus.blogspot.comHey, Christians. Read the Sermon on the Mount. Christ is rather explicitly attributed with making it very clear that prayer...<p>Hey, Christians. Read the Sermon on the Mount. Christ is rather explicitly attributed with making it very clear that prayer is meant to be done in private.</p>
<p>So, congrats. You just disregarded and utterly shat on a direct message attributed to Christ Himself.</p>
<p>Shame on the GOP for allowing this man to speak. Kudos to the apologies, but I hope they learn something from this.</p>anon commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8892babf970d2011-05-21T18:00:03Z2011-05-21T18:02:05ZanonApparently his SS uniform was still at the dry cleaners.<p>Apparently his SS uniform was still at the dry cleaners.</p>thedoogla commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8892adce970d2011-05-21T17:45:24Z2011-05-21T17:52:01ZthedooglaIn many ways this might be a win for us in the long run.<p>In many ways this might be a win for us in the long run. </p>Skye Winspur commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef015432718c31970c2011-05-21T15:58:19Z2011-05-21T16:05:05ZSkye Winspurhttp://mrwhitby.blogspot.com"his name is Jesus, as every president up until 2008 has acknowledged" I think this implies that George W. Bush...<p>&quot;his name is Jesus, as every president up until 2008 has acknowledged&quot;</p>
<p>I think this implies that George W. Bush renounced Christianity in his last year in office. One more person who should be demanding an apology from Bradlee.</p>Rick in Cincinnati commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e88922a56970d2011-05-21T15:53:44Z2011-05-21T15:55:01ZRick in CincinnatiIgnoring the fact that prayer really shouldn't have a place at the start of the session anyway. "... part of...<p>Ignoring the fact that prayer really shouldn&#39;t have a place at the start of the session anyway.</p>
<p>&quot;... part of the explanation for starting our sessions with a prayer was that those prayers would never exclude, never marginalize a Minnesotan on the basis of their faith, on the basis of their belief, on the basis of who they are...&quot;</p>
<p>Starting a session with prayer does marginalize the Minnesotans who are non-believers in supernatural entities. If you want to pray, you can do it privately, but it should not be occurring in the public sector.</p>blatherer commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8891df16970d2011-05-21T14:46:25Z2011-05-21T14:50:49ZblathererSo now the republicans in Minnesota have resorted to outright threats against the lives of gay Minnesotans. The sponsorsing of...<p>So now the republicans in Minnesota have resorted to outright threats against the lives of gay Minnesotans. The sponsorsing of this person to speak is the same as endorsing his violent and extreme views. God (if there is one) help this country. We are f**ked.</p>Dastius Krazitauc commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8891d162970d2011-05-21T14:33:19Z2011-05-21T14:36:11ZDastius KrazitaucThis link has youtube clips of Bradlee Dean's antigay comments, including citing Thomas Jefferson's call for "casteration" for buggery. http://minnesotaindependent.com/81762/gop-invites-preacher-who-advocates-jailing-gays-to-give-house-prayer...<p>This link has youtube clips of Bradlee Dean&#39;s antigay comments, including citing Thomas Jefferson&#39;s call for &quot;casteration&quot; for buggery.</p>
<p>http://minnesotaindependent.com/81762/gop-invites-preacher-who-advocates-jailing-gays-to-give-house-prayer</p>
<p>So which is it, that the Minnesota Republicans invited this guy because he represented their viewpoint, or are they so stupid and lazy not to vet him before allowing him before the House? </p>kodiak commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef015432712bc0970c2011-05-21T14:29:00Z2011-05-21T14:36:11ZkodiakWe need to get back to old timey politics: separation of church and state.<p>We need to get back to old timey politics: separation of church and state.</p>brian commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538e9e31a4970b2011-05-21T14:17:56Z2011-05-21T14:25:52ZbrianIn that old picture, Bradlee Dean looks as gay as a picnic basket. I wonder if there's any dirt on...<p>In that old picture, Bradlee Dean looks as gay as a picnic basket. I wonder if there&#39;s any dirt on him regarding sexual encounters he might have had with men. It wouldn&#39;t surprise me in the least....</p>scollingsworth commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01543271173a970c2011-05-21T14:09:43Z2011-05-21T14:14:57ZscollingsworthHe figured with the end of the world and all, he could get away with it this one time.<p>He figured with the end of the world and all, he could get away with it this one time. </p>Steve commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8891b1c3970d2011-05-21T14:04:01Z2011-05-21T14:14:57ZSteveWhen will we stop accepting apologies from these morons? When will we truly hold them accountable for their bigoted actions?...<p>When will we stop accepting apologies from these morons? When will we truly hold them accountable for their bigoted actions?</p>
<p>This kind of behavior is not acceptable.</p>Dastius Krazitauc commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538e9e0f4f970b2011-05-21T13:45:41Z2011-05-21T13:52:58ZDastius KrazitaucTwo openly gay Minnesota legislators, State Rep. Karen Clark and State Sen. Scott Dibble, respond: “In my 30 years in...<p>Two openly gay Minnesota legislators, State Rep. Karen Clark and State Sen. Scott Dibble, respond: </p>
<p>“In my 30 years in the House, I have never seen such a hateful person be allowed to deliver the opening prayer,” Rep. Clark said. “Bradlee Dean has a documented record of hate speech, and has suggested that extremists who call for the execution of American gays are morally justified. The decision by GOP leadership to allow his intolerance, fear and outright bigotry into the ‘people’s house’ is reprehensible. Minnesotans are a peaceful, loving and caring people. It’s this spirit of togetherness and shared hope that the House of Representatives should strive to embody. The Republican leadership should be ashamed of themselves. It reveals the underlying hateful nature of the anti-gay constitutional amendment movement.” </p>
<p>&quot;In this time of divisiveness, it&#39;s disgraceful and appalling to see the Speaker of the House of Representatives the body that is supposed to represent all Minnesotans invite hatred into the opening prayer,” Sen. Dibble, a former House member said. “Instead of providing a message of inclusion and hope, the House began this day with hate and discrimination. Mr. Dean has a long and well-known record of intolerance, something that should have no place in the legislature, let alone in a prayerful blessing. This morning&#39;s action is a sad commentary on House Republican leadership&#39;s apparent ambivalence for supporting the equal rights and beliefs of all Minnesotans.&quot;</p>dave02657 commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e889162f6970d2011-05-21T12:41:36Z2011-05-21T12:51:08Zdave02657Bachman's denunciation in 3, 2 .... ... holding my breath - with my favorite color always having been blue while...<p>Bachman&#39;s denunciation in 3, 2 ....</p>
<p>... holding my breath - with my favorite color always having been blue while waxing my skis for an imminent sojourn in hell. </p>Danny commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01538e9dce32970b2011-05-21T12:32:48Z2011-05-21T12:40:33ZDannylook how he's dressed. What dignity! What class! Watta republican. Reptile.<p>look how he&#39;s dressed. What dignity! What class! Watta republican.</p>
<p>Reptile.</p>Brian in Texas commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01543270bbc1970c2011-05-21T12:30:13Z2011-05-21T12:30:27ZBrian in TexasAxl Rose, is that you? At least the Republican Speaker took responsibility and gave a good apology. Maybe from now...<p>Axl Rose, is that you?</p>
<p>At least the Republican Speaker took responsibility and gave a good apology. Maybe from now on they can have one of their own house members give the spiritual non-denominational message. Or better yet, does this have any place at all in government?</p>Bart commented on 'Watch: Anti-Gay Minister Sneaks In Jesus References During Non-denominational Prayer At MN House, Slams Obama'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e88914849970d2011-05-21T12:12:13Z2011-05-21T12:20:10ZBartwe need people like Bradlee (what kind of ridiculous spelling of that name is that. Did his parents want a...<p>we need people like Bradlee (what kind of ridiculous spelling of that name is that. Did his parents want a girl?) Because if they didn&#39;t exist we would have to invent them. He&#39;s everything that&#39;s wrong with some of the people in the his country today. And the fact that he&#39;s friends with that idiotic hag Bachmann says so much. He&#39;s a creep. All the way down to the embarrassing track suit jacket he wore to speak in the Minnesota house. What, was his Members Only jacket at the cleaners? If a man like this Bradlee can run a youth ministry and a woman like Bachmann can be taken seriously by even a few as a Presidential candidate, then maybe the Rapture isn&#39;t that far off. And these two will have their bags packed but ain&#39;t going.</p>